(2022-12-14). Donbass Republics Assess Damage From Years-Long Kiev's Aggression. southfront.org 
| The military conflict in Ukraine is not over yet, but the Kiev regime is already haggling with the West about who will pay for the restoration of the country, which NATO uses as its proxy in war against Russia. | Europe is surprised every time Ukrainian officials announce bills for equipping the Ukrainian army, training Ukrainian servicemen, supply of air defense means, ensuring the basic needs of Ukrainian citizens, restoring of the country's energy system and other needs, especially as the nu…
(2022-12-14). In Video: Precision Strikes Destroyed Ukrainian Mortar Crew On Donbass Front Lines. southfront.org
(2022-12-14). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On December 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian forces struck the AFU positions near Kramatorsk with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue on the streets in the eastern part of Bakhmut; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Soledar; | According to preliminary reports, Russian forces took control of Vodyanoye; | The Russian Army repelled the AFU attack near the town of Pavlovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near…
(2022-12-14). Military Situation In Ukraine On December 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU positions near Kramatorsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Zaporozhye with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Stelmakhovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Vodyanoye; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut city; | The Russian Army repelle…
(2022-12-14). How critical journalists are muzzled in Europe. indybay.org Besides the case of Julian Assange, the case of the Basque Pablo González has stood out for almost a year now. Poland wants to keep him in solitary confinement for at least a year without presenting any evidence for the accusations of alleged espionage for Russia. His offense is apparently to have done research in eastern Ukraine, which alarms Ukrainian and Polish intelligence.
(2022-12-14). Patrick Lawrence: In Ukraine, the Autumn of Oligarchs. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost The nice thing about being an oligarch is that you are so wealthy it doesn't matter that you are looked upon as a predatory pariah. The nice thing about being an American oligarch, such as Jeff Bezos, is that America does not have oligarchs: It has highly successful …
(2022-12-14). Make an American dream possible in Ukraine: The case for renewable energy democracy. indybay.org While the war on Ukraine, to those who don't have ties there, may seem like an endless conflict raging thousands of miles away from our home, what we do as Californians to choose our energy supply has a deep impact on bringing this nightmare – which every night keeps me awake and scared for the safety of my loved ones – to an end. We owe it to our shared humanity to act decisively today. We can and must choose people over profit.
(2022-12-14). Under Cover of War, Zelensky is Leading Ukraine's Massive Privatization Drive. mintpressnews.com On the latest edition of the MintCast, host Mnar Adley is joined by journalist Max Blumenthal, editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, to discuss Zelensky, the war, and the consequences for Europe.
(2022-12-14). In Video: Russian Tank In Action. southfront.org
(2022-12-14). Why Putin Says Russia Could Adopt US-Style Preemptive Strike Doctrine. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageThe political West's propaganda machine cherry-picked Vladimir Putin's statements in order to misrepresent them as supposed "saber-rattling" while ignoring the pure logic behind his words. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst |
(2022-12-14). Russia, China to Develop Oil, Gas Equipment. infobrics.org "We plan to jointly engage in the development and production of equipment that can be used both in China and in Russia."
(2022-12-14). Can Brittney Griner's release expose U.S. hypocrisy on prisons? workers.org 
As the majority of the world knows by now, Brittney Griner, a star player with the Women's National Basketball Association's Phoenix Mercury, was released from a Russian prison Dec. 8 in a prisoner exchange swap for Viktor Bout, a Russian prisoner held in the U.S. Brittney Griner Credit: BBC News . . . |
(2022-12-14). NATO membership will cost Finland more than 70 million euros annually. infobrics.org Apparently, there is no strategic benefit in being part of the Atlantic alliance.
(2022-12-14). West Virginia state senator proposes coerced sterilization to curb opioid epidemic. liberationnews.org Senator Randy Smith announced that he would be co-sponsoring a bill that would prevent drug users from having children. If adopted, the bill would give drug users facing criminal charges the option of sterilization in exchange for a lighter sentence.
(2022-12-14). Haitianos protestan tras asesinato de director de acueducto. telesurtv.net El asesinato y la protesta se insertan en el clima de inseguridad y violencia agudizado tras el magnicidio de J. Moïse.
(2022-12-14). Wednesday 1/18: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2022-12-13). Russians Gained Initiative On Donbass Front Lines. southfront.org 
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(2022-12-13). Death To Nazis: Russian Military Sent Message To NATO Reconnaissance. southfront.org 
New satellite imagery showing the Russian Engels airbase was shared online. It reportedly shows the message of the Russian military to the NATO satellite reconnaissance. | The satellite imagery shows the phrase "Death to the Nazis." | It also confirms that the Russian military learned the lesson after the recent strikes of Ukrainian UAVs at its military airfields and the aircraft were placed at a distance from each other in different parts of the airfield, which makes them harder to b…
(2022-12-13). Romania: NATO adds French tanks, APCs, cannon to buildup on Ukrainian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense PostDecember 12, 2022 French Tanks Join NATO Defensive Line in Romania Freshly arrived at Cincu army training camp, 120mm cannons loaded on French tanks are already booming out across the muddy firing range as NATO bolsters its forces in Romania, a member country bordering Ukraine. "The Ukrainian crisis shows that what's going on in …
(2022-12-13). NATO Chief Says Russia Relations Can't Be Repaired Even After Fighting. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that trust between the West and Russia has been "destroyed" and that relations couldn't return to normal even after the fighting ended in Ukraine, CNBC reported on Monday. "Even if the fighting ends, we will not return to some kind of normal, friendly, relationship with Russia. Trust has been destroyed," …
(2022-12-13). The historical background to the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine. wsws.org The war against Russia in Ukraine does not mark the negation of decades of crimes of American imperialism in Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, but their continuation.
(2022-12-13). The UK Is Mired In An Energy Crisis, But Not On Goldsmith Street. popularresistance.org When the Goldsmith Street social housing development was completed in Norwich, UK, in 2019, it was the country's largest residential complex built to energy efficient Passivhaus standards. | At the time, it was dubbed a "modest masterpiece" and won the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. Now, as the UK braces for the first full winter of a cost-of-living crisis and the energy crisis prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it is winning its residents something even more important: savings on their heating bills. | "We don't have to put the heating on so it's cheaper," resident Jayed Abda…
(2022-12-13). Germany & the Lies of Empire. strategic-culture.org 
With Angela Merkel's revelations of Berlin's duplicity in its dealings with Moscow, Cold War II just got colder. | By Patrick LAWRENCE | "Germany is Hamlet," Gordon Craig once wrote. The great historian of that nation (1913—2005) was noted for pithy summations of this kind, insights that cast light into the innermost recesses of the German psyche, the what-makes-them-tick of its people. | Does Germany face westward to the Atlantic or eastward to the Eurasian landmass? From which tradition does it draw? Where lie its loyalties? These are questions geography; a rich, old culture; and a long, complicated histo…
(2022-12-13). Ukrainian Forces Struck Russian Military Facility In Kursk Region. southfront.org 
(2022-12-13). Ukraine Says It Needs $1 Billion to Quickly Repair Energy Infrastructure. news.antiwar.com As Russian missile strikes have decimated Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Monday that Kyiv needs $1 billion to restore its power grid and heating systems. "The approximate cost of urgent help for the power sector stands at $500 million," Shmyahl told the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, according to Reuters. …
(2022-12-13). UK imposes sanctions on Iran, Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Britain on Tuesday said it had sanctioned 12 Russian military commanders as well as Iranian businessmen involved in the alleged production and supply of military drones used in the Ukraine war.
(2022-12-13). Russia's Ukraine war and energy crisis have scared the world into turbocharging adoption of wind, for powerÔøº. nationofchange.org By 2025, only about two years from now, renewable energy will surpass coal as a power source globally.
(2022-12-13). Headlines for December 13, 2022. democracynow.org G7 Leaders Pledge More Aid to Ukraine as Zelensky Appeals for Weapons and Fuel, Viktor Bout Joins Russian Ultranationalist Party; Brittney Griner Resumes Playing Basketball, Disgraced Cryptocurrency Executive Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Iranian Protester Publicly Hanged from Crane After Secretive Trial, Attack on Kabul Hotel Kills 3; Taliban Resumes Public Executions and Floggings, Israeli Troops Fatally Shoot 16-Year-Old Palestinian Girl on Roof of Her Own Home, EU Parliament Officials Accused of Accepting Bribes from Qatar, Protests Erupt in Tunisia Ahead of Parliamentary Elections, Protests Spread i…
(2022-12-13). America's B-21 Raider and Why the West Can't "Spend" it's way Out of Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
US arms manufacturer Northrop Grumman recently unveiled its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider. Having not even flown yet and still facing an extensive critical design review, it won't enter service any time in the immediate future. The B-21 Raider is estimated to cost around 753 million US dollars per aircraft a significant sum …
(2022-12-13). Six TRF1 Howitzers Written Off French Army Now In Service With Ukrainian Forces. southfront.org 
Minister of the Armed Forces of France Sébastien Lecornu confirmed that France supplied the Armed Forces of Ukraine with a batch of 155-mm howitzers TRF1 which were written off the French Army. | According to the French Ministry of Defense, a large amount of military equipment has already been delivered to Ukraine, "covering the entire range of needs of Ukrainians." | The supplies from France reportedly include anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons, as well as "six 155-mi…
(2022-12-13). UK Royal Marines Take Part In Covert Operations In Ukraine. southfront.org 
| Deputy Chief of the UK Defense Staff confirmed that the Royal Marines have taken part in covert operations in Ukraine. | The UK authorities informed the public that the Royal Marines were deployed to ensure security of the British embassy in Ukraine but said nothing about their participation in special operations in that country. Meanwhile, a Royal Navy spokesman said that they "served no combat function." | Cited by The Times, British Lieutenant General Robert Magowan admitte…
(2022-12-13). A Mediator's Guide to Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
(2022-12-13). To fight for the future we must fight for socialism! wsws.org These are the introductory remarks by Gregor Link, a member of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality in Germany, to the December 10 rally, "For a Mass Movement of Students and Youth to Stop the War in Ukraine!"
(2022-12-13). The young generation holds the fate of humanity in its hands. wsws.org The following are the remarks by Barbara Slaughter, the longest active member of the Fourth International, to the December 10 rally, "For a Mass Movement of Students and Youth to Stop the War in Ukraine!" organized by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality.
(2022-12-13). Conquered Karabakh: Azeris condemn Russia for "environmental terrorism" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Shusha, known as Shushi in Armenian, is a territory seized from Nagorno-Karabakh in the Turkish-assisted Azerbaijani military onslaught against it in 2020. — RR ==== Azeri Press AgencyDecember 11, 2022 Azerbaijan's MFA note to Russia in connection with activities of peacekeepers The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has sent a note to Russia in connection with the …
(2022-12-13). US anti-Russian war plans limit aid to Kiev. infobrics.org Pentagon hesitates to give more weapons to Kiev, considering the possibility of direct war with Russia.
(2022-12-13). NATO's wants to put Serbia in line with its latest escalation in Kosovo. infobrics.org Even though over two decades have passed since the conflict, the case of Kosovo and Metohia is still important to Washington DC and Brussels, particularly in the context of securing at least some semblance of victory in Europe as Kiev is highly unlikely to provide one against Russia.
(2022-12-13). Biden Is Bringing Africa's Leaders To Washington, Hoping To Impress. popularresistance.org The Biden administration is holding a summit with some 40 leaders of African countries. The New York Times headline of its reporting on the summit is revealing: | Biden Is Bringing Africa's Leaders to Washington, Hoping to Impress | "Bringing Africa's Leaders to Washington"? Why not "invited African leaders to Washington"? Isn't this reminiscent to the millions of Africans who had been "brought to America" in past centuries? | The U.S. is late in fostering better relations with Africa: | NAIROBI, Kenya — In Russia, Africa's leaders were feted at a seaside resort where military aircraft for sale were parked…
(2022-12-13). Xi Jinping's Visit to Saudi Arabia and the Overthrow of Atlanticism. strategic-culture.org 
The historic China-Arab Summit currently underway in Riyadh symbolizes the emerging Eurasianism in the Persian Gulf. | By Matthew EHRET | As Atlanticists continue their commitment to a future shaped by energy scarcity, food scarcity, and war with their nuclear-capable neighbors, most states in the Persian Gulf that have long been trusted allies of the west have quickly come to realize that their interests are best assured by cooperating with Eurasian states like China and Russia who don't think in those zero-sum terms. | With Chinese President Xi Jinping's long-awaited three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, a powerful…
(2022-12-13). Drone Attacks on Russian Airbases: A Major Escalation in the War Authored in Washington. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-13). Xi's Visit and the Future of the Middle East: What Does China Want From the Arabs. scheerpost.com 
By Ramzy Baroud / CounterPunch The problem with most Western media's political analyses is that they generally tend to be short-sighted and focused mostly on variables that are of direct interest to Western governments. These types of analyses are now being applied to understanding official Arab attitudes towards Russia, China, global politics and conflicts. As …
(2022-12-13). Russia, China presidents to meet before new year: source. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — A Russian newspaper reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks, to sum up the 2022 development.
(2022-12-13). Iran, Russia space organizations to hold talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Space Agency (ISA) and the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) will hold talks on the sidelines of Iran Airshow 2022 on Kish Island.
(2022-12-13). India's Finished Steel Imports from Russia Hit 4-Year High. infobrics.org India's finished steel imports from Russia during April-October rose to their highest in at least four years, government data compiled by Reuters showed, underscoring Moscow's bid to divert shipments in the wake of Western sanctions…
(2022-12-13). The Yuan's the New Dollar as Russia Rides to the Redback. infobrics.org Russia turns to the Chinese currency amid sanctions…
(2022-12-13). Paul Whelan: Innocent prisoner of Russia or a spy? peoplesworld.org 
Republicans and right-wingers, but also many Democrats and progressives, are worried now, after the release of Brittney Griner from prison in Russia, about the fate of Paul Whelan. The concern for Whelan is amplified by belief that he, like Griner, was an innocent victim. Nothing can be further from the truth. Whelan, whom the Biden …
(2022-12-13). Biden Hosts Summit of 49 African Leaders to Counter China & Russia's Growing Power Across Continent. democracynow.org 
Leaders from 49 African nations are in Washington, D.C., this week for a three-day summit organized by the Biden administration. The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit comes as the United States is trying to counter the growing influence of China and Russia in Africa. On Monday, national security adviser Jake Sullivan announced a pledge of $55 billion in economic, health and security support for Africa over the next three years. President Biden is also expected to express support for the African Union to join the G20 and to push for the United Nations Security Council to include a permanent member from Africa. The summit…
(2022-12-13). US-NATO is at War with Russia? Military Experts. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-13). Zelensky's "2022 Person of the Year" title emboldens him to continue the war. infobrics.org Financial Times disingenuously compares Zelensky with Winston Churchill.
(2022-12-13). Azerbaijan: NATO consolidates presence on Caspian Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyDecember 12, 2022 Working meetings are being held as part of NATO's Defence Education Enhancement Programme Within the framework of NATO's Defence Education Enhancement Programme (DEEP), a working meeting with the programme's coordinators for Azerbaijan and NATO's experts on various educational issues is being held at the National Defense University of the Ministry …
(2022-12-13). Erdogan: emergent Turkey "sells high-tech products to NATO allies" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsDecember 12, 2022 Tàºrkiye exports high-tech defense products to NATO: Erdogan While Tàºrkiye exports a total of $248 million worth of defense products, the government plans to exceed that to $4 billion this year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Dec. 12. "We have turned from a country that needed foreigners into a …
(2022-12-13). Turkey: U.S. deal for 120 F-16s "critical for NATO" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anadolu AgencyDecember 12, 2022 US' F-16 sale to Tàºrkiye critical for NATO's deterrence, defense: Vice President Ankara expects Washington to go on with the sale of the F-16 fighter jets to Tàºrkiye as it is important for the deterrence of NATO, Vice President Fuat Oktay said Monday. "The importance of defense cooperation between Tàºrkiye and …
(2022-12-13). Anatole France: Barracks are a hideous invention of modern times. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts Nobel prize in literature recipients on peace and war French writers on war and peace Anatole France: Selections on war ==== Anatole FranceFrom The Red Lily (1894)Translated by Robert Arnot Choulette wished to express in it human misery, not simple and touching, such as men of other times may …
(2022-12-13). Kosovo, first NATO state, calls for another NATO intervention. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com 2008: "Now it is more than clear that the cruel destruction of Serbia in the NATO bombing had only one real goal, and this is to turn the province of Kosovo into the first NATO state in the world," [Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav] Kostunica said. CNNDecember 13, 2022 Kosovo calls for NATO intervention after weekend …
(2022-12-13). NATO subchieftain lectures world on Global Good Governance. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com See the excerpts from Anatole France to follow as to the nature of NATO's commitment to "integrity, transparency and accountability" in government. ==== NATODecember 8, 2022 NATO Deputy Secretary General emphasises importance of good governance Deputy Secretary General Mircea GeoanƒÉ stressed the importance of strengthening societal and institutional resilience and safeguarding democratic values in opening …
(2022-12-13). NATO's second-largest army in battle for Caspian: Turkish-Azeri war games target Iran. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyDecember 5, 2022 Iran should draw conclusions from Azerbaijani-Turkish joint exercises Azerbaijan and Turkiye hold a large exercise with the participation of different types of troops. The scale of military exercises and the wide range of troops involved show that it is not an ordinary military exercise. In accordance with the scenario, in …
(2022-12-13). Romanian military chief in Georgia to strengthen NATO's grip on Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseDecember 13, 2022 Visit of the Chief of Staff of the Romanian Defense Forces The Chief of Staff of the Romanian Defense Forces is on an official visit to Georgia. General Daniel Petrescu was hosted by the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Juansher Burchuladze….[S]pecial attention was paid to the importance of the …
(2022-12-13). With Vote Imminent, Senators Urged to Pass Sanders' Yemen War Powers Resolution. commondreams.org "We have a huge opportunity to remove unauthorized U.S. support for deadly and inhumane actions from Saudi Arabia, and Congress must act immediately," said one peace campaigner.
(2022-12-13). Fake Populists See A Real Opportunity. levernews.com "The rail workers had good reason to threaten a strike," a U.S. senator
(2022-12-13). Turkey exports high-tech merchandise to NATO. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Saying that Turkey exports a total of $248 million value of defense merchandise, the Turkish President announced that his country sells high-tech merchandise to NATO countries.
(2022-12-13). NATO Pressed for Action as Tensions Rise in North Kosovo. news.antiwar.com A weekend dispute in northern Kosovo has fueled a new round of controversy, and tensions, as the Kosovar military threatened to move against ethnic Serbs who were blocking the road, This happens from time to time, mostly starting with the Kosovo government preventing the northern Serbs from trading across the border with neighboring Serbia. This leads to a lot of threats back and forth, and unresolved standoffs. | With its endless military operation in Kosovo, NATO find…
(2022-12-13). Kyrsten Sinema Leaves Democratic Party. Is It Enough to Save Unpopular Senator's Reelection Plans? democracynow.org 
What does Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema's defection from the Democrats mean for the party, control of the Senate and President Biden's policy agenda? Sinema said last week that she is registering as an independent, though she will keep her committee assignments. Her announcement came just as Democrats were celebrating Senator Raphael Warnock's reelection in Georgia, which gave Democrats 51 seats in the upper chamber. Ryan Grim of The Intercept says that while Sinema's change in party affiliation will have "no practical effect" in the Senate, it will head off a primary challeng…
(2022-12-13). Denuncian asesinato de 89 líderes sociales colombianos en 2022. telesurtv.net Sin embargo, para Indepaz de Colombia son casi el doble el número de líderes asesinados este año el país suramericano.
(2022-12-13). Erdogan: Of course new Turkish missile will hit Athens. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahDecember 12, 2022 Erdogan says ballistic missile Tayfun scares Greece, warns against militarization Greece is scared of Turkish ballistic missile Tayfun, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, warning Athens…. "Now we have started to build our missiles. Of course, this production frightens the Greeks. When you say 'Tayfun' (Typhoon), the Greek is scared. …
(2022-12-13). The 30-year plan: wars and energy corridors from Balkans to Caspian Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Matthew Bryza, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, 2008: "The East-West Corridor we had been building from Turkey and the Black Sea through Georgia and Azerbaijan and across the Caspian became the strategic air corridor, and the lifeline, into Afghanistan allowing the United States and our coalition partners to conduct Operation Enduring …
(2022-12-13). To understand the Federal Reserve's inflation playbook, look to the 1979 Volcker Shock. therealnews.com 
The Federal Reserve has responded to runaway inflation with a spike in interest rates. The real cost of such measures is primarily paid by the working class, who are caught in a double-bind of rising prices of goods and falling wages. As TRNN has covered extensively in the past, the real culprits of rising inflation are multinational corporations and financial institutions, who have opportunistically raised prices, recycled billions of dollars in stock buybacks, and benefited from massive federal bailout packages. Why is the Federal Reserve squeezing workers, and how should the inflation crisis really be so…
(2022-12-12). Dan Kovalik: We Are Already In World War III. popularresistance.org Clearing the FOG speaks with Dan Kovalik, an author and lawyer with expertise in human rights and international law, about his recent visit to Russia and the Donbass region that was formerly part of Ukraine. Kovalik describes what he saw there and how the Russians he met view the current conflict as one between Russia and NATO at this point. Based on the direct involvement of the United States and NATO countries in the area, Kovalik argues that World War III has already begun and that the only way the West could fight such a battle, if it escalates, is through the use of nuclear weapons, which would devastate the…
(2022-12-12). Peru: Five Killed by Police During Anti-Coup Protests. libya360.wordpress.com Tanya Wadhwa Since December 7, tens of thousands of Peruvians have been protesting in different parts of the country, demanding closure of the Congress, new elections and new constitution through a Constituent Assembly. Photo: Wilson Chilo / Wayka Peru Enduring brutal police repression, tens of thousands of Peruvians have been protesting in different parts of…
(2022-12-12). Ukrainian forces continue shelling Donetsk. infobrics.org Considering that Donetsk is one of the territories recently reintegrated into Russia, it is possible that Moscow will react severely to these illegal attacks.
(2022-12-12). The Ukraine Arms Drain: Now and in the Future. libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for December 12, 2022. — Russia continues its war of attrition — focusing on exhausting and overwhelming critical Ukrainian defenses around Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine/western Russia; — Despite claims that Russian missile stockpiles are depleted, Russia continues carrying out regular, large-scale missile barrages against Ukrainian infrastructure; — Latest…
(2022-12-12). U.S. Imperialism is Bringing Eurasia Towards a Repeat of World War II. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea A reaction to Operation Z's impacts that I've seen from Marxists in the imperial center is one of alarm, in which it's appeared to them that Russia was reckless for deciding to intervene in Ukraine. They've seen Sweden and Finland's joining NATO, the crackdown on anti-imperialist sentiments, the further neoliberalization that the EU…
(2022-12-12). Washington wants Europe's total Dependence on the US. journal-neo.org 
In March 2022, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported that "Europe is the new hotspot" of global arms import. While this development is attributed to the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine (US/EU/NATO), what's equally, or even more, important to understand is how most of this European purchase is coming from the …
(2022-12-12). Distorting Ukraine's History. strategic-culture.org Since the onset of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine in February this year, there has been an upsurge of interest in Ukrainian history. And in the midst of a conflict over national sovereignty, there has been an upsurge of interest in simplistic versions of Ukrainian history. But the history here is very complicated.
(2022-12-12). Military Situation In Ukraine On December 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU positions near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Lyman with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Gulyai Pole with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Peski; | Clashes between the Russian Army…
(2022-12-12). Pentagon Gives Tacit Support for Ukrainian Drone Attacks Deep Inside Russia. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon has given its tacit endorsement of Ukrainian attacks inside Russian territory and no longer fears such operations could lead to a "dramatic" Russian escalation, The Times reported on Friday, citing unnamed US defense officials. The US position appears to only be based on the fact that up to this point, Russia hasn't responded …
(2022-12-12). Russian embassy reacts to UK FM comments on Iran-Russia coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Accusations made by the UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly regarding Iran sending military equipment to Russia to use in the Ukrainian conflict brought a sharp response from the Russian embassy in London.
(2022-12-12). Ukrainian human rights activist Maksym Butkevytch remains a prisoner of war. greenleft.org.au Maksym Butkevytch, a well-known Ukrainian journalist, human rights defender and pacifist, is being held as a prisoner of war, after the capture of his Ukrainian army platoon by Russian occupying forces in June. Isabelle Merminod and Tim Baster report.
(2022-12-12). Russia Hands UN Details of Ukrainian Attacks on Civilian Targets. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-12). In Video: War In Ukraine Explained By Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs. southfront.org
(2022-12-12). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On December 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-12). The Twitter Files: The Corporate Media Ignores The Biggest Story Of The Decade. southfront.org 
| Originally published on The biggest story of the past decade is not the covid pandemic, the January 6th protests, the war in Ukraine, the BLM riots, or even the stagflationary crisis in the US. Behind these major events is another story, one that connects them all together in a disturbing way. Even more important than the effects of geopolitical and economic chaos is the…
(2022-12-12). Building Stronger Track-Two Networks. transcend.org The continuing armed conflict in Ukraine and the likelihood that the conflict will drag on through the winter–as well as armed conflicts in other parts of the world–forces us to ask if more can be done on the part of non-governmental organizations to encourage negotiations in good faith.
(2022-12-12). Zelensky Asks G7 For Natural Gas, Longer-Range Weapons. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday addressed the Group of 7 and asked for natural gas and more advanced weaponry, including fighter jets, tanks, and long-range missiles. After the meeting, G7 leaders released a joint statement reaffirming they will support Ukraine for "as long as it takes." So far, the US has held off giving …
(2022-12-12). Cluster bombs: Biden considers sending banned weapons to Ukraine. mronline.org CNN reports that the Biden administration is considering adding cluster bombs to the mass of weapons it is pouring into Ukraine. The production and use of cluster bombs is prohibited under international law.
(2022-12-12). Sweden to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Sweden will provide the ninth aid package for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which is 50% larger than the previous one.
(2022-12-12). EU depleted military stockpiles by helping Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday that the bloc had run out of military stockpiles as it continued to supply weapons to Ukraine amid ongoing hostilities.
(2022-12-12). US to continue providing Ukraine with military assisstance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, reiterating Washington's commitment to continue providing Ukraine with security, economic assistance.
(2022-12-12). Opinion | A Mediator's Guide to Peace in Ukraine. therealnews.com 
(2022-12-12). The International Youth and Students for Social Equality and the fight against war. wsws.org These are the concluding remarks by WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North to the December 10 rally, "For a Mass Movement of Students and Youth to Stop the War in Ukraine!" organized by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality.
(2022-12-12). Defense Aid to Ukraine Tops $20 Billion as New $275M Package Announced. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-12). Wagner Pilots On Burning Su-24M Struck Ukrainian Military Column Near Bakhmut. southfront.org 
In early December, a plane of Wagners PMC Su-24M was shot down in the area of Klescheevka in the Bakhmut region. The crew commander Antonov Alexander Sergeevich and the navigator Vladimir Nikolaevich Nikishin died as a result of the incident. | Wagner sources confirmed the crash of their aircraft and described the actions of the pilots. | On December 2, while the crew was performing a combat mission in the Klescheevka area, the situation on the battlefield began to change sharply. The Arme…
(2022-12-12). Ukrainian president holds talks with French, Turkish leaders. ecns.cn Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he had separate conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
(2022-12-12). U.S. pressures NATO partner Morocco to provide tank parts to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineDecember 11, 2022 Morocco to supply tank spare parts to Ukraine — media On the recommendation of the United States, Morocco will supply Ukraine with spare parts for T-72 tanks and will thus become the first African state to provide military assistance to Ukraine, Le Journal de l'Afrique said. "The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have …
(2022-12-12). Latin America in a Multipolar World — Class, Sanity and Realism. libya360.wordpress.com Stephen Sefton On December 7, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov delivered remarks to the Primakov Forum on the development of a multipolar system of international relations in which he noted, "It is obvious that the ongoing dismantling of the international system of relations is rooted in the unwillingness of the Western minority to abandon its…
(2022-12-12). Russia dressed down by Putin's Turkish, Azerbaijani partners. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsDecember 11, 2022 Tàºrkiye calls on Russia to push YPG off its borders Tàºrkiye has reiterated its demand from Russia to push the YPG terrorist organization 30 kilometers away from its borders in line with a 2019-dated bilateral agreement amid its vows to launch a new cross-border offensive against the terrorist presence. The …
(2022-12-12). Japanese warplanes land in Philippines for first time since WWII: U.S., Japan, Philippines forge axis against China, Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com In addition to the U.S. and its NATO allies and partners supporting Japan against China over the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands and the Philippines against China over the Spratly Islands, Washington is increasingly backing Japanese territorial demands on Russia's Kuril Islands, with U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel openly referring to the last-named by Japan's designation, the Northern Territories. Japan's …
(2022-12-12). Why America Wants To Prevent Russia's 2030 Armament Program? southfront.org 
Although Russia's military budget is 20 times smaller than NATO's, it's able to get a much bigger bang for its buck, as it has the world's most powerful thermonuclear arsenal, the most powerful ground force, the second largest air force, as well as the second largest navy on the planet. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | Most experts agree that the Russian military is the second most powerful on the planet, even when disregarding weapons of mass destr…
(2022-12-12). NATO Chief Voices Fear Of War With Russia While US Greenlights Drone Strikes On Russian Territory. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | In what Antiwar's Dave DeCamp In an article titled "'
(2022-12-12). NATO Chief Says Full-Blown War With Russia Is a 'Real Possibility'. scheerpost.com 
(2022-12-12). Why America wants to prevent Russia's 2030 armament program. infobrics.org Although Russia's military budget is 20 times smaller than NATO's, it's able to get a much bigger bang for its buck, as it has the world's most powerful thermonuclear arsenal, the most powerful ground force, the second largest air force, as well as the second largest navy on the planet.
(2022-12-12). The West and its big oil blunder. journal-neo.org 
The largest oil-producing countries, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, decided on December 4 to maintain current production levels in the face of uncertainty and the entry into force of new sanctions against Moscow. Representatives of the thirteen members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), led by Riyadh, and their 10 allies, …
(2022-12-12). Xi's Visit And The Future Of The Middle East. popularresistance.org The problem with most Western media's political analyses is that they generally tend to be short-sighted and focused mostly on variables that are of direct interest to Western governments. | These types of analyses are now being applied to understanding official Arab attitudes towards Russia, China, global politics and conflicts. | As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to lead a large delegation to meet with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on December 9, Western media conveys a sense of dread. | The Chinese leader's visit "comes against the backdrop" of the Biden Administration's "strained ties with both Beijing…
(2022-12-12). Military Situation In Syria On December 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On December 12, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 3 times: 1 — in Latakia province, 2 — in Idlib province; | On December 12, Turkish artillery shelled SDF positions near Tal Tamar; | On December 12, Turkish artillery shelled SDF positions near Tal Rafaat town; | On December 11, Turkish drone struck SDF positions near al-Dibs area; | Two ISIS field commanders were killed by the US-led coalition forces near the…
(2022-12-12). Basketball, Viktor Bout and Troubling Exchanges. scheerpost.com 
By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch Prison exchanges and swaps are never entirely satisfactory affairs. The appropriate measure in such cases is the degree of dissatisfaction that arises from them. In the instance of the exchange of US basketballer Brittney Griner for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, the Russian negotiators may well count themselves richer in …
(2022-12-12). EU to discuss Russia, Iran sanctions Monday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — European Union foreign ministers will meet on Monday to try to agree on further sanctions on Russia and Iran.
(2022-12-12). VIDEO: Moscow streets flooded after heavy rain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — 20% of Moscow's normal monthly rainfall fell on the city in less than a day on Saturday, according to the Russian weather bureau.
(2022-12-12). Putin, Aliyev discuss implementation of trilateral agreements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, in a phone conversation on Monday, discussed the implementation of trilateral agreements between Baku, Yerevan, and Moscow.
(2022-12-12). Russia Strengthens Film Ties with India at Goa Market. infobrics.org Russia was a significant presence at India's recently concluded Film Bazaar market in Goa, with Roskino and Moscow Export Center occupying two pavilions…
(2022-12-12). India denies Western fake news that Modi cancelled meeting with Putin over nuclear warning. infobrics.org West desperately attempts to derail the strengthening of Indian-Russian ties.
(2022-12-12). Finland and Sweden beg Turkey for NATO's membership as Ankara balancing between East and West. infobrics.org With a divided NATO, an aggressive Turkey struggles to balance its complex relations with both the West and the Eurasian powers.
(2022-12-12). Commander of NATO naval group meets counterparts from 3 of 5 carrier strike groups in Mediterranean, region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandDecember 12, 2022 Standing NATO Maritime Group Two Commander Meets with Allied Carrier Strike Group Commanders At Sea The Commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) met with the commanders of three different Allied carrier strike groups aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush on Nov. 23 for senior …
(2022-12-12). EUCOM/NATO: Niger part of global military strategy. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, AfricaDecember 8, 2022 SETAF-AF deputy commander visits Niger The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) deputy commanding general visited Niger Dec. 1-6 to meet Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) officials and talk to U.S. servicemembers deployed there. Brig. Gen. Brian Cashman, SETAF-AF deputy commander, met with senior U.S. …
(2022-12-12). U.S. refuels Finnish warplanes for first time in NATO air combat drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces AfricaDecember 8, 2022 First-ever U.S. KC-46 refuel of Finland F-18s demonstrates interoperability with NATO RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus refueled Finnish F/A-18s for the first time in Finland airspace, Dec. 7, as part of a U.S. Air Forces in Europe partnership exercise called …
(2022-12-12). Senate Yemen War Powers This Week! peaceaction.org We're getting word that the Senate could vote THIS WEEK on a War Powers Resolution to bring an end to all U.S. support for the horrific humanitarian tragedy caused by the Saudi-led war in Yemen. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment! Please sign and send this petition to your senators urging them to cosponsor the War …
(2022-12-12). Progressives Vow to "Replace Sinema" After Arizona Senator Ditches Democrats. truthout.org While the White House and Democratic congressional leadership are publicly hoping U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's departure from the party won't change much in Washington, D.C., progressives in her home state of Arizona and across the nation are already pushing to replace the newly declared Independent if she runs for reelection in 2024. The "Primary Sinema" campaign rebranded on Saturday as "Replace… |
(2022-12-12). Some 65 million Social Security recipients breathe easier this year. peoplesworld.org 
Social Security was on the ballot in Georgia's December 6 run-off election. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock's re-election victory there should be good news for Gold Star families, paralyzed veterans, seniors, and indeed all of Social Security's over 65 million beneficiaries. It's bad news for the Wall Street-backed politicians who are determined to reach into our …
(2022-12-12). NATO in Romania: Italian, Spanish warplanes ready for war in the Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandDecember 9, 2022 NATO's rotational deterrence and defence posture in Romania declared mission ready During a ceremony at Borcea Air Base on December 9, 2022, NATO declared the Italian and Spanish fighter detachments deployed in Romania ready to execute the Air Policing mission alongside the Romanian Air Force. Lieutenant General Fernando de la …
(2022-12-12). Asesinan a líder del Pacto Histórico en Bolívar, Colombia. telesurtv.net Miembros del Pacto Histórico en Magangué levantaron su voz de protesta por el asesinato del reconocido abogado.
(2022-12-12). "U.S.'s child" launches attack on Kosovo Serbs, West threatens victims, Serbia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92December 11, 2022 Vuƒçiƒá issued the most important orders: "We have before us…" Serbian President and Commander-in-Chief Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá addressed the nation after the session of the National Security Council. Vuƒçiƒá pointed out that what was announced yesterday and in the previous days and weeks is happening right now. "First of all, from the international …
(2022-12-12). Incendiary atmosphere: Serbia ready to send troops to Kosovo under terms of UN Resolution 1244. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyDecember 12, 2022 Vucic: Gov't request for deployment of Serbian troops to Kosovo due on Thursday Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Monday the Serbian government would on Thursday make a decision to send a request to KFOR to ensure a presence of Serbian troops in the north of Kosovo-Metohija. "The government session …
(2022-12-12). Counter-Coup: The Anti-Democratic Subversion of the Right-Wing in Latin America Resumes. libya360.wordpress.com Javier Tolcachier While millions of eyes — including this reporter's — devour the colourful incidents of the circus staged by the Qatari dynastic monarchy in collusion with FIFA, other events, perhaps much more relevant to the lives of the people, continue to take place in these football-loving lands. Thus, while on the screens, qualifiers and…
(2022-12-12). Day 1 of Hearing about US Political Prisoner Alex Saab's Diplomatic Status. libya360.wordpress.com Stansfield Smith The long delayed official hearing on the question of the Venezuela Special Envoy Alex Saab's status as a diplomat finally began December 12, 2022. The US government had him seized in Cape Verde two and a half years ago, June 12, 2020, in violation of his diplomatic immunity as guaranteed in the Geneva…
(2022-12-12). Kyeretwie Opoku: 'We Must Unite Our Continent'. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Kyeretwie Opoku, Convener of the Socialist Movement of Ghana addresses the West African People For A New World conference. Photo: WAPO conference In his opening address at the West African People For A New World conference in Ghana, Opoku discussed the necessity of building working class unity in the region Last week, members…
(2022-12-12). Visegrad24 Funded by the Polish Government. libya360.wordpress.com Felix Livshitz Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki One of the largest media outlets in Eastern Europe is pushes fake news. Now a bombshell report suggests it's sponsored by Warsaw. Chances are that any active Twitter user over the past year will have seen a tweet or two from an account called Visegrad24 and, most likely, the information…
(2022-12-12). Aelian: A parable of two cities. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts Greek and Roman writers on war and peace Aelian: That is the benefit of peace ==== AelianFrom Historical MiscellanyTranslated by N.G. Wilson Silenus spoke to Midas on the following themes. Europe, Asia, and Libya [Africa] are islands, around which the ocean flows, and the only continent is the one …
(2022-12-12). Georgia pushes universal conscription, intensive combat training for new wars. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geDecember 12, 2022 PM announces "major changes" to Georgia's defence system, "flexible" recruitment, prevention of military service evasion Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday announced "major changes" to the country's defence system as part of the new defence code, which includes full transition of the compulsory military service to the Ministry of Defence mandate…. …
(2022-12-12). Luisa Cáceres: Commune-Building in Urban Venezuela. libya360.wordpress.com Chris Gilbert Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi communards. (Voces Urgentes) Last year, the much-watched YouTuber Luis Villar Sudek, also known as "Luisito Comunica," arrived with his team, camera, and checkbook in hand to the Lechería neighborhood in eastern Venezuela. Lechería is one of the most privileged urban developments in the country, forming a kind of bubble…